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As of April 28, 2011 there were 19,270,238 shares of the registrants common stock outstanding.

ASTROTECH CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES
QUARTERLY REPORT ON FORM 10-Q
TABLE OF CONTENTS

Astrotech Corporation (Nasdaq: ASTC) (Astrotech, the Company, we, us or our) is a
commercial aerospace company that provides spacecraft payload processing and government services,
designs and manufactures space hardware, and develops space technologies for use on Earth.

Astrotech has experience supporting both manned and unmanned missions to space with product and
service support including space hardware design and manufacturing, research and logistics
expertise, engineering and support services, and payload processing and integration. Through new
business initiatives, such as 1st Detect Corporation
(1st Detect) and Astrogenetix, Inc. (Astrogenetix), Astrotech is paving
the way in the commercialization of space by translating space-based technology into terrestrial
applications.

Our Business Units

Astrotech Space Operations (ASO)

ASO is the leading commercial supplier of satellite launch processing services in the United
States. ASO provides processing support for government and commercial customers for their complex
communication, earth observation and deep space satellites. ASOs spacecraft processing facilities
are among the elite in the industry, with more than 150,000 square feet of clean room space that
can support the largest, five-meter class satellites. ASO has provided launch processing support
for government and commercial customers for more than a quarter century, successfully processing
more than 290 spacecraft.

Spacetech

Spacetech is an incubator intended to develop space-industry technologies into commercial
applications to be sold to consumers and industry. Spacetech is currently focused on two business
initiatives: 1st Detect and Astrogenetix. 1st Detects
business began under a Space Act Agreement with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration
(NASA) for a chemical detection unit to be used on the International Space Station.
1st Detect engineers are developing a Miniature Chemical Detector, a device
based on mass spectrometry, that we believe will fill a niche by being highly accurate,
lightweight, battery-powered, durable and inexpensive. Astrogenetix is a biotechnology company
created to use the unique environment of space to develop novel therapeutic products. A natural
extension of the many years of experience preparing, launching, and operating over 1,500 science
payloads in space, Astrogenetix is in the process of developing products from microgravity
discoveries.

(2) Basis of Presentation

The accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared by
Astrotech Corporation in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles for
interim financial information and the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by
United States generally accepted accounting principles for complete financial statements. In the
opinion of management, all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring entries) considered
necessary for a fair presentation have been included. Operating results for the three and nine
months ended March 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for
the year ending June 30, 2011. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the
financial statements and notes included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year
ended June 30, 2010.

In January 2010, restricted shares of Astrotech subsidiaries, 1st Detect and
Astrogenetix, were granted to certain employees, directors and officers, resulting in Astrotech
owning less than 100% of the subsidiaries. The Company applied noncontrolling interest accounting
for the period ended March 31, 2011, which requires us to clearly identify the noncontrolling
interest in the balance sheets and income statements. We disclose three measures of net income
(loss): net income (loss), net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest, and net
income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation. Our operating cash flows in our consolidated
statements of cash flows reflect net income (loss), while our basic and diluted net income (loss)
per share calculations reflect net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation.

(In thousands)

Beginning balance at June 30, 2010

$

2,254

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

(781

)

Capital contribution

348

Stock based compensation

48

Ending balance at March 31, 2011

$

1,869

As of
March 31, 2011, the Companys share of income and losses is 86% for
1st Detect and 83% for Astrogenetix.

(4) Net Income (Loss) per Share

Basic net income (loss) per share is computed on the basis of the weighted average number of shares
of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted net income (loss) per share is computed on
the basis of the weighted average number of shares of common stock plus the effect of dilutive
potential common shares outstanding during the period using the treasury stock method and the
if-converted method. Dilutive potential common shares include outstanding stock options,
convertible debt, and shared-based awards. Reconciliation and the components of basic and diluted
net income (loss) per share are as follows:

(In thousands), except per share data:

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

March 31,

2011

2010

2011

2010

Numerator:

Net income
(loss)
attributable to
Astrotech
Corporation,
basic and
diluted

$

(446

)

$

(647

)

$

(3,171

)

$

1,831

Denominator:

Denominator for
basic net
income (loss)
per share
attributable to
Astrotech
Corporation
weighted
average common
stock
outstanding

For the period ended March 31, 2011, the Senior Convertible Notes
were not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per
share due to the notes being retired in October 2010.
As of March 31, 2010, the Senior Convertible notes payable
outstanding, which were convertible into 340,904 shares of common stock at $15.00 per share, were
not included in the computation of diluted net income (loss) per share as the impact to net income
(loss) per share is anti-dilutive.

Options
to purchase 377,350 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging
from $0.30 to $26.00
per share outstanding, for the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011, were not included in
diluted net loss per share, as the impact to net loss per share is anti-dilutive. Options to
purchase 882,173 shares of common stock at exercise prices ranging
from $0.30 to $48.75 per share
outstanding for the three months ended March 31, 2010, were not included in diluted net
income per share as the impact to net income per share is
anti-dilutive. Options to purchase 40,900 shares of common stock at
exercise prices ranging from $4.40 to $48.75 per share outstanding for
the nine months ended March 31, 2010 were not included in
diluted net income per share as the impact to net income per share is
anti-dilutive.

(5) Revenue Recognition

Astrotech recognizes revenue employing several generally accepted revenue recognition methodologies
across its business units. The methodology used is based on contract type and the manner in which
products and services are provided.

Revenue generated by Astrotechs payload processing facilities is recognized ratably over the
occupancy period of the satellite while in the Astrotech facilities. The percentage-of-completion
method is used for all contracts where incurred costs can be reasonably estimated and successful
completion can be reasonably assured at inception. Changes in estimated costs to complete and
provisions for contract losses are recognized in the period they become known. Revenue for the sale
of commercial products is recognized at shipment.

A Summary of Revenue Recognition Methods

Services/Products Provided

Contract Type

Method of Revenue Recognition

Payload Processing Facilities

Firm Fixed Price  Mission Specific

Ratably, over the occupancy period of a satellite within the facility from arrival through launch

Firm Fixed Price  Guaranteed Number of Missions

For multi-year contract, payments recognized ratably over the contract period

Under certain contracts, we make expenditures for specific enhancements and/or additions to
our facilities where the customer agrees to pay a fixed fee to deliver the enhancement or addition.
We account for such agreements as a reduction in the cost of such investments and recognize any
excess of amounts collected above the expenditure as revenue. Revenue for ASO recognized under a
building modification contract with a government agency was accounted for under the
percentage-of-completion method based on costs incurred over the period of the agreement.

In October 2010, we entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank providing a $7.0
million term loan note and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0 million term loan
terminates in October 2015 and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expires in October 2012. The
term loan requires monthly payments of principal plus interest at the rate of prime plus 0.25%, but
not less than 4.0%. The revolving credit facility allows multiple
advances not to exceed $3.0 million, based on eligible accounts receivable, and incurs interest at
the rate of prime plus 0.25%, but not less than 4.0%. The bank financing facilities are secured by
the assets of ASO, including accounts receivable, and require us to comply with designated
covenants. The balance of the $7.0 million term loan at March 31, 2011 was $6.9 million and there
was no outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2011.

The legacy term note of $3.3 million outstanding, at September 30, 2010, was paid in full upon
entering into the new financing arrangement. The legacy term note and
credit financing facility were closed as of October 2010.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2011.

Senior Convertible Notes

The $5.1 million of Senior Convertible Notes were retired in October 2010. The Company paid the
$5.1 million of principal, plus accrued interest of $0.1 million, at the scheduled maturity.

(7) Fair Value Measurement

The accounting standard for fair value measurements defines fair value, establishes a market-based
framework or hierarchy for measuring fair value, and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. The standard is applicable whenever assets and liabilities are measured and included
in the financial statements at fair value.

The fair value hierarchy established in the standard prioritizes the inputs used in valuation
techniques into three levels as follows:

Level 2Inputs other than Level 1 that are observable, either directly or indirectly, such as
quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities; quoted prices in markets that are not active; or
other inputs that are observable or can be corroborated by observable market data for substantially
the full term of the assets or liabilities.

Level 3Unobservable inputs that are supported by little or no market activity and that are
significant to the fair value of the assets or liabilities.

The following table presents the carrying amounts, estimated fair values and valuation input levels
of certain of the Companys financial instruments as of March 31, 2011 and June 30, 2010 (in
thousands):

March 31, 2011

June 30, 2010

Carrying

Fair

Carrying

Fair

Valuation

Amount

Value

Amount

Value

Inputs

Debt

$

6,856

$

6,856

$

3,356

$

3,356

Level 2

Senior convertible notes payable  5.5%





5,111

4,808

Level 1

$

6,856

$

6,856

$

8,467

$

8,164

The
carrying value of the Companys debt at
March 31, 2011 approximates fair value based on rates available
for similar debt available to comparable companies in the
marketplace. The carrying amounts of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, notes receivable, and
accounts payable approximate their fair market value due to the relatively short duration of these
instruments.

(8) Business and Credit Risk Concentration

A substantial portion of our revenue has been generated under contracts with the U.S. Government.
During the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, approximately 72% and 53%, respectively, of
our revenues were generated under U.S. Government contracts. Accounts receivable totaled $3.0
million at March 31, 2011 of which 38% was attributable to the U.S. Government.

The Company maintains funds in bank accounts that may exceed the limit insured by the Federal
Deposit Insurance Corporation, or FDIC. In October 2008, the FDIC increased its insurance to
$250,000 per depositor, and to an unlimited amount for non-interest bearing accounts. The risk of
loss attributable to these uninsured balances is
mitigated by depositing funds in what we believe to be high credit quality financial institutions.
The Company has not experienced any losses in such accounts.

(9) Segment Information

Managements primary financial and operating reviews focus on ASO, the core business unit. All
intercompany transactions between business units have been eliminated in consolidation.

Key financial metrics for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 are as follows:

Nine Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

March 31, 2011

March 31, 2010

Revenue and Income

Income (loss)

Income (loss)

(in thousands)

Revenue

before income taxes

Revenue

before income taxes

ASO

$

15,435

1,107

$

22,489

6,546

Spacetech

$

232

(5,043

)

$



(5,019

)

$

15,667

(3,936

)

$

22,489

1,527

Assets

March 31, 2011

June 30, 2010

(in thousands)

Fixed Assets, net

Total Assets

Fixed Assets, net

Total Assets

ASO

$

38,494

49,193

$

39,670

48,670

Spacetech

$

373

2,166

$

250

6,233

$

38,867

51,359

$

39,920

54,903

(10) State of Texas Funding

In March 2010, the Texas Emerging Technology Fund awarded 1st Detect $1.8
million for the development and marketing of the Miniature Chemical Detector, a portable mass
spectrometer designed to serve the security, healthcare and industrial markets. In exchange for the
award, 1st Detect granted a common stock purchase right and a note payable to
the State of Texas. As of March 31, 2011, 1st Detect has received the first
of two $0.9 million disbursements. The proceeds from the award can only be used to fund development
of the Miniature Chemical Detector at 1st Detect, not for repaying existing
debt or for use in other Company subsidiaries.

The common stock purchase right is exercisable at the first Qualifying Financing Event, which is
essentially a change in control or third party equity investment in 1st
Detect. The number of shares available to the State of Texas, at the price of par value, is
calculated as the total disbursements (numerator) divided by the stock price established in the
Qualifying Financing Event (denominator). If the first Qualifying Financing Event does not occur
within 18 months of the agreements effective date, the number of shares available for purchase
will equal the total disbursements (numerator) divided by $100 (denominator).

The note equals the disbursements to 1st Detect to date, accrues interest at
8% per year and cancels automatically at the earlier of (1) selling substantially all of the assets
of 1st Detect, (2) selling more than 50% of common stock of
1st Detect or (3) March 2020. No payments of interest or principal are due
on the note unless there is a default, which would occur if 1st Detect moves
its operations or headquarters outside of Texas at any time before March 2020.
1st Detect has the option to pay back the principal plus accrued interest by
December 31, 2011, but repayment does not cancel the State of Texas common stock purchase right.

Management considers the likelihood of voluntarily repaying the note or of a default event as
remote. As such, the first $0.9 million installment was accounted for as a contribution to equity
in the period ended June 30, 2010. As of March 31, 2011, no default events have occurred.

As of March 31, 2011, 447,480 shares of common stock were reserved for future grants under the 2008
Stock Incentive Plan. In the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation
expense of $0.6 million and $0.6 million, respectively, for restricted stock and stock options
outstanding.

On January 19, 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of
1st Detect approved a grant of 1,180 restricted stock shares and 1,820 stock
purchase warrants to certain officers, directors and employees of 1st Detect. The awards vest 50% a
year over a two year period. In the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized
compensation expense of $0.2 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and
warrants outstanding.

On January 19, 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of Astrogenetix approved a
grant of 1,550 restricted stock shares, of which 300 have been cancelled, and 2,050 stock purchase
warrants to certain officers, directors and employees of Astrogenetix. The awards vest 50% a year
over a two year period. In the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation
expense of $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and warrants
outstanding.

Equity Grants

In the first and second quarters of the fiscal year ended June 30, 2010, the Compensation Committee of
the Board of Directors granted directors, named executive officers and employees 1,995,559 and
410,000, respectively, of restricted shares in recognition of the positive fiscal 2009 financial
and operating performance. The shares were issued from the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan, vest 33.33% a
year over a three-year period and expire upon employee termination.

Stock Options

There were no options granted in the nine months ended March 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011 and 2010,
there were $0.1 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation costs
related to non-vested stock options, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average
period of 1.6 years.

The Companys stock options activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was as follows:

Shares

Weighted Average

(in thousands)

Exercise Price

Outstanding at December 31, 2010

396

$

1.59

Granted





Exercised

(15

)

0.35

Cancelled or expired

(4

)

34.38

Outstanding at March 31, 2011

377

$

1.28

The Companys stock options activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was as follows:

At March 31, 2011 and 2010, there were $1.1 million and $2.6 million respectively, of unrecognized compensation
costs related to restricted stock, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted
average period of 1.4 years.

The Companys restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was as follows:

Weighted

Average

Shares

Grant-Date

(in thousands)

Fair Value

Non-vested at December 31, 2010

1,397

$

1.13

Granted





Issued

61

1.24

Vested

(76

)

1.02

Cancelled or expired





Non-vested at March 31, 2011

1,382

$

1.14

The Companys restricted stock activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was as
follows:

Weighted

Average

Shares

Grant-Date

(in thousands)

Fair Value

Non-vested at June 30, 2010

2,336

$

1.17

Granted





Issued

61

1.24

Vested

(925

)

1.14

Cancelled or expired

(90

)

1.85

Non-vested at March 31, 2011

1,382

$

1.14

Restricted Stock 1st Detect

At March 31, 2011, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted
stock and warrants, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years.
In the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation expense of $0.2
million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and warrants outstanding.

1st Detect restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31,
2011 was as follows:

1st Detect restricted stock activity for the nine months ended March 31,
2011 was as follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant-Date

Shares

Fair Value

Non-vested at June 30, 2010

1,180

$

212.00

Granted





Vested





Cancelled or expired





Non-vested at March 31, 2011

1,180

$

212.00

Restricted Stock Astrogenetix

At March 31, 2011, there was $0.1 million of unrecognized compensation costs related to restricted
stock and warrants, which is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 0.8 years.
In the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, we recognized compensation expense of $0.1
million and $0.1 million, respectively, for restricted stock and warrants outstanding.

Astrogenetix restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2011 was as follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant-Date

Shares

Fair Value

Non-vested at December 31, 2010

1,250

$

167.00

Granted





Vested





Cancelled or expired





Non-vested at March 31, 2011

1,250

$

167.00

Astrogenetix restricted stock activity for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was as
follows:

Weighted

Average

Grant-Date

Shares

Fair Value

Non-vested at June 30, 2010

1,550

$

167.00

Granted





Vested





Cancelled or expired

(300

)

167.00

Non-vested at March 31, 2011

1,250

$

167.00

(12) Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary, to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. As of March 31, 2011, the Company has established a full valuation allowance against all of its net deferred tax assets.

FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes (FASB ASC 740) addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entity's financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return. The Company had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2011 or June 30, 2010.

For the three and nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Companys effective tax rate differed from the federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to recording changes to the valuation allowance placed against its net deferred tax assets.

The Company files income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states.
Due to the Companys loss carryover position, it is subject to U.S. federal and state
income tax examination adjustments to its carryover benefits generated after 1999.

Currently,
the Company is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for our 2009 tax year.

(13) Early Termination of Cost Plus Award Fee Contract

The Company and ARES have resolved certain issues relative to the early termination of the
subcontract in May 2008, including, but not limited to, a receivable from ARES under this agreement
totaling $1.4 million. The Company wrote off $0.1 million of unbilled receivables in connection
with this agreement in the period ended June 30, 2010. In July 2010, the Company received $1.2
million from ARES. The remaining $0.2 million balance is expected to be paid upon completion of the
2005 through 2008 governmental audits by the DCAA.

(14) Purchase of Common Stock

Common stock repurchases under the Companys securities repurchase program may be made from
time-to-time, in the open market, through block trades or otherwise in accordance with applicable
regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Depending on market conditions and other
factors, these purchases may be commenced or suspended at any time or from time-to-time without
prior notice. Additionally, the timing of such transactions will depend on other corporate
strategies and will be at the discretion of the management of the Company.

As of March 31, 2011, we had repurchased
311,660 shares of common stock at a cost of $0.2 million, which represents an average cost of $0.76
per share, and $1.1 million of Senior Convertible Notes payable. As a result, the Company is
authorized to repurchase an additional $5.7 million of securities under this program.

(15) Board of Director Resignation

On June 18, 2010, General (Ret.) Lance W. Lord resigned from the Board of Directors of Astrotech
and as the Chief Executive Officer of Astrotech Space Operations. The vacancy on the Board of
Directors created by General Lords resignation was fulfilled pursuant to the election of Daniel T. Russler, Jr. at our annual meeting of shareholders on April 20, 2011. The company does not currently have any plans to fill the role of
Chief Executive Officer, Astrotech Space Operations.

(16) Related Party Transactions

Director Compensation

In August 2009, the Board of Directors granted 525,000 total restricted shares valued at $0.6
million to directors from the 2008 Stock Incentive Plan. The restricted shares vest 33.33% a year
for three years and expire upon
termination. Compensation expense of $0.1 million was recorded in the nine months ended March 31,
2011 for these awards.

Executive Compensation

On January 19, 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of
1st Detect approved a grant of restricted stock and warrants to certain
officers, directors and employees of 1st Detect pursuant to restricted stock agreements and stock
purchase warrants between 1st Detect and each such individual.

The awards will vest as follows, subject to earlier vesting upon the grantees death or disability
or in the event of a change of control of the Company: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant
date and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock agreements and stock
purchase warrants provide for forfeiture of unvested stock if the recipient is terminated or
voluntarily ceases to perform services for 1st Detect, immediate vesting upon
a change of control, and restrictions on and requirements as to transfer. The stock purchase
warrants have an exercise price equal to the fair market value of 1st
Detects common stock on the date of grant as determined by an independent valuation firm.

The number of shares and warrants underlying each award to a named executive officer is as follows:
Thomas B. Pickens III: 300 shares, 680 warrants; John Porter: 200 shares, 180 warrants. If all of
the shares issued pursuant to the restricted stock agreements vest and all of the stock purchase
warrants are exercised, then Thomas B. Pickens III would hold 9.8%, John Porter would hold 3.8% and
the Company would hold 70% of the outstanding shares of 1st Detect based on
the number of fully-diluted shares as of the date of the grants.

On January 19, 2010, an independent committee of the Board of Directors of Astrogenetix approved a
grant of restricted stock and warrants to certain officers, directors and employees of Astrogenetix
pursuant to restricted stock agreements and stock purchase warrants between Astrogenetix and each
such individual.

The awards will vest as follows, subject to earlier vesting upon the grantees death or disability
or in the event of a change of control of the Company: 50% on the first anniversary of the grant
date and 50% on the second anniversary of the grant date. The restricted stock agreements and stock
purchase warrants provide for forfeiture of unvested stock if the recipient is terminated or
voluntarily ceases to perform services for Astrogenetix, immediate vesting upon a change of
control, and restrictions on and requirements as to transfer. The stock purchase warrants have an
exercise price equal to the fair market value of Astrogenetixs common stock on the date of grant
as determined by an independent valuation firm.

The number of shares and warrants underlying each award to a named executive officer is as follows:
Thomas B. Pickens III: 500 shares, 1,000 warrants; John Porter: 400 shares, 800 warrants. If all of
the shares issued pursuant to the restricted stock agreements vest and all of the stock purchase
warrants are exercised, then Thomas B. Pickens III would hold 16%, John Porter would hold 13% and
the Company would hold 65% of the outstanding shares of Astrogenetix based on the number of
fully-diluted shares as of the date of the grants.

The restricted stock issuances resulted in noncontrolling interest, as described in Note 3.

(17) Subsequent Events

On April 20, 2011, the Company convened
its annual meeting of shareholders pursuant to notice duly given at the Companys
headquarters located in Austin, Texas.

The shareholders of the
Companys common stock elected six directors to the Companys Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors now consists of Thomas B. Pickens III, Mark E. Adams, John A. Oliva, William F. Readdy,
Sha-Chelle Manning and Daniel T. Russler, Jr.

In addition to electing the board
of directors, Astrotech shareholders ratified the appointment of
Ernst & Young, LLP as independent
auditors for the Company, approved the Astrotech Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan, and
approved reincorporation from Washington State to Delaware. Although the Company obtained
approval from the holders of the required number of shares to approve the reincorporation,
the holders of certain shares have asserted dissenters rights under Washington law.
If the reincorporation is effected, the Company may be required to pay these dissenting
shareholders the fair value of their shares. In light of this, the Board of Directors of the
Company has determined that, unless the assertion of dissenters rights is withdrawn,
the reincorporation should not be effected at this time.

Tabular presentation of the voting results from the Annual Meeting of Shareholders can be found in our Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2011.

This
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the
Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements other
than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements for purposes of federal and
state securities laws. Forward-looking statements may include the words may, will, plans,
believes, estimates, expects, intends and other similar expressions. Such statements are
subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ materially from
those projected in the statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to:



The effect of economic
conditions in the United States or other space faring nations that could impact our
ability to access space and support or gain customers;

Product demand and market acceptance risks, including our ability to develop and sell products
and services to be used by the manned and unmanned space programs that replace the Space Shuttle
Program;



Uncertainty in government funding and support for key space programs;



The impact of competition on our ability to win new contracts;



Uncertainty in securing reliable and consistent access to space, including access to, and use of,
the International Space Station; and



Risks described in the Risk Factors section of our 2010
Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Although we believe that the assumptions underlying our forward-looking statements are reasonable,
any of the assumptions could be inaccurate, and, therefore, we cannot assure you that the
forward-looking statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q will prove to be accurate. In light of the
significant uncertainties inherent in our forward-looking statements, the inclusion of such
information should not be regarded as a representation by us or any other person that our
objectives and plans will be achieved. Some of these and other risks and uncertainties that could
cause actual results to differ materially from such forward-looking statements are more fully
described in the Risk Factors included in Part II Item 1A of this Report and Part I, Item 1A of our
2010 Annual Report on 10-K and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q or in the documents incorporated by reference herein.
Except as may be required by applicable law, we undertake no obligation to publicly update or
advise of any change in any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events or otherwise. In making these statements, we disclaim any obligation to address or
update each factor in future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) or
communications regarding our business or results, and we do not undertake to address how any of
these factors may have caused changes to discussions or information contained in previous filings
or communications. In addition, any of the matters discussed above may have affected our past
results and may affect future results, so that our actual results may differ materially from those
expressed in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and in prior or subsequent communications.

MANAGEMENTS DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION
AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

The following information should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated
financial statements and the accompanying notes included in Part I, Item 1 of this Report, and the
Risk Factors included in Part II Item 1A of this Report and Part I, Item 1A of our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

Overview

Astrotech was formed in 1984 to leverage the environment of space for commercial purposes. For the
last 27 years, the Company has remained a crucial player in space commerce activities. We have
supported the launch of 23 shuttle missions and more than 285 spacecraft, building space hardware
and processing facilities, and preparing and processing scientific research for microgravity.

We offer products and services in the following areas:



Facilities and support services necessary for the preparation of satellites and payloads for
launch.

Expertise in qualifying hardware for spaceflight and the habitability and occupational
challenges of space.

Our Business Units

Astrotech Space Operations (ASO)

ASO provides support for its government and commercial customers to successfully process complex
communication, Earth observation and deep space satellites prior to launch on a
variety of launch vehicles. Processing activities include satellite ground transportation;
pre-launch hardware integration and testing; satellite encapsulation, fueling, launch pad delivery;
and communication linked launch control. Our ASO facilities can accommodate five-meter class
satellites encompassing the majority of U.S. based satellite preparation services. ASO accounted
for 97% of our consolidated revenues for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 98% of our
consolidated revenues for the nine months ended March 31, 2011. Revenue for our ASO business unit
is primarily generated from various fixed-priced contracts with launch service providers in both
the commercial and government markets. The services and facilities we provide to our customers
support the final assembly, checkout, and countdown functions associated with preparing a
spacecraft for launch. The revenue and cash flows generated from our ASO operations are related to
the number of spacecraft launches. Other factors that have impacted, and are expected to continue
to impact earnings and cash flows for this business include:



Our ability to control our capital expenditures, which primarily are limited to
modifications to accommodate payload processing for new launch vehicles, upgrading communications
infrastructure and other building improvements.



The limited availability of competing facilities at the major domestic launch sites
that can offer comparable services, leading to an increase in government use of our services.

Our Spacetech business unit is an incubator intended to commercialize space-industry technologies
into applications to be sold to consumers and industry. The 1st Detect
Miniature Chemical Detector and the Astrogenetix microgravity processing platform are initiatives
being developed under our Spacetech business unit. The 1st Detect Miniature
Chemical Detector, which is in development, is a low power, portable chemical detection device
intended to be utilized for a variety of applications. 1st Detect has been
awarded a Developmental Testing and Evaluation designation from the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security as a promising anti-terrorism technology, and is the recipient of a Phase I and Phase II
award from the U.S. Armys Chemical and Biological Defense (CBD) Small Business Innovation
Research (SBIR) Program. Additionally, 1st Detect received a $1.8 million
award from the Texas Emerging Technology Fund. Astrogenetix is performing drug discovery in
microgravity and NASA has designated this work as the National Lab Pathfinder Missions.
Astrogenetix has identified a vaccine candidate for Salmonella and is currently conducting
microgravity research on methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

Critical Accounting Policies

The discussion and analysis of our financial condition and results of operations are based upon our
unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with
United States generally accepted accounting principles for interim financial statements. The
preparation of these financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments that affect
the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, and related disclosure of
contingent assets and liabilities. We base our estimates on historical experience and on various
other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which
form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities that are
not readily apparent from other sources. Estimates and assumptions are reviewed periodically.
Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

Management believes there have been no significant changes during the three and nine months ended
March 31, 2011 to the items that we disclosed as our critical accounting policies and estimates in
Managements Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations in our 2010
10-K.

Results of Operation

Three months ended March 31, 2011 compared to three months ended March 31, 2010:

Selected consolidated financial data for the three months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as
follows (dollars in thousands):

Revenue. Total revenue decreased to $5.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from
$6.6 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010. This decrease is primarily attributable to
the revenue earned from processing RSC-Energias MRM1 in our Cape Canaveral facility during fiscal
2010 which did not recur in fiscal 2011.

Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased to $2.6 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011
from $3.3 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010. The decrease in gross profit was
attributable to the decline in revenue from the processing RSC-Energias MRM1 in our Cape Canaveral
facility during fiscal 2010, which did not recur in fiscal 2011, offset by a increase in variable
mission related expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased
to $1.9 million for the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $3.2 million for the comparable
period in fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to a reduction in outside consulting
fees and reduced costs associated with lower headcount as part of the fiscal year 2011 corporate
realignment.

Research and Development Expense. Research and development expense increased to $1.3 million for
the three months ended March 31, 2011 from $1.1 million for
the comparable period in fiscal 2010.
The increase was primarily attributable to our continued investments in the development of the
1st Detect Miniature Chemical Detector, including an increase in headcount
and employee compensation.

Selected consolidated financial data for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 and 2010 is as
follows (dollars in thousands):

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

2011

2010

Revenue

$

15,667

$

22,489

Gross profit

5,601

13,527

Gross margin

36

%

60

%

Selling, general and administrative

6,367

9,515

Research and development

2,962

2,119

Operating expenses

$

9,329

$

11,634

Interest and other expense, net

(208

)

(366

)

Income tax expense

(16

)

(22

)

Consolidated net income (loss)

$

(3,952

)

$

1,505

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

(781

)

(326

)

Net income (loss) attributable to Astrotech Corporation

$

(3,171

)

$

1,831

Revenue. Total revenue decreased to $15.7 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011
from $22.5 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010, due primarily
to a decreased launch schedule. Additionally, total revenue for the nine months ended March 31, 2010
includes revenue earned for the completion of construction on our newest five-meter satellite facility
and associated building improvement projects at Vandenberg Airforce Base (VAFB), revenue earned
from the multi-year guaranteed mission contract with United Launch Alliance and revenue earned from
processing RSC-Energias MRM1 in our Cape Canaveral facility.

Gross Profit. Gross profit decreased to $5.6 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 from
$13.5 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010. The decrease in gross profit was
attributable to the decline in revenue and an increase in variable mission related expenses.

Selling, General and Administrative Expense. Selling, general and administrative expense decreased
to $6.4 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 from $9.5 million for the comparable
period in fiscal 2010. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced costs associated with
lower headcount as part of the fiscal year 2011 corporate realignment and a reduction in outside
consulting fees.

Research and Development Expense. Research and development expense increased to $3.0 million for
the nine months ended March 31, 2011 from $2.1 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010.
The increase was primarily attributable to our continued investments in the development of the
1st Detect Miniature Chemical Detector, including an increase in headcount
and employee compensation.

Interest and Other Expense, net. Interest and other expense, net, decreased to $0.2 million for the
nine months ended March 31, 2011 from $0.4 million for the comparable period in fiscal 2010. Interest and other expense, net, for the
nine months ended March 31, 2010 includes the write-off of $0.2 million of aerospace metals.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

As of March 31, 2011, we had cash and cash equivalents of $7.5 million and our working capital was
approximately $6.6 million. As of March 31, 2010, we had cash and cash equivalents of $6.3 million
and our working capital was approximately $3.5 million.

The following is a summary of the change in our cash and cash equivalents (in thousands):

Nine Months Ended

March 31,

2011

2010

Net cash provided by operating activities

$

1,488

$

2,995

Net cash used in investing activities

(621

)

(1,347

)

Net cash used in financing activities

(1,463

)

(125

)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

$

(596

)

$

1,523

Operating Activities

Cash provided by operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $1.5 million as compared
to $3.0 million of cash provided by operations for the nine months ended March 31, 2010.
Significant noncash items affecting operating cash flows at March 31, 2011 were depreciation and
amortization of $1.7 million and employee incentive compensation of $0.9 million. Significant
noncash items affecting operating cash flows at March 31, 2010 were depreciation and amortization
of $1.6 million and employee incentive compensation of $0.8 million.

Changes in assets and liabilities affecting our operating cash flows for the nine months ended
March 31, 2011 are as follows:

Assets. Accounts receivable decreased $2.7 million during the nine months ended March 31, 2011.
The change is a result of the timing of payments received by the Company and the receipt of $1.2
million relating to the ARES contract (See note 13).

Liabilities. Deferred revenue increased $1.7 million in the nine months ended March 31, 2011.
Deferred revenue represents amounts collected from customers for projects, products, or services
expected to be provided at a future date. The change is a result of a timing difference between
cash collections on payload processing customer contracts and amounts earned as revenue.

Investing Activities

Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $0.6 million as
compared with $1.3 million for the nine months ended March 31, 2010. The decline in capital
expenditures resulted from the completion of an administrative customer support building at VAFB in
2010.

Financing Activities

Cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended March 31, 2011 was $1.5 million as
compared with cash used in financing activities of $0.1 million for the nine months ended March 31,
2010. The change is a result of repaying the Senior Convertible
Notes, retiring the legacy term loan and acquiring the current debt.

Credit Facilities. In October 2010, we entered into a financing facility with a commercial bank
providing a $7.0 million term loan note and a $3.0 million revolving credit facility. The $7.0
million term loan terminates in October 2015 and the $3.0 million revolving credit facility expires
October 2012. The term loan requires monthly payments of principal plus interest at the rate of
prime plus 0.25%, but not less than 4.0%. The revolving credit facility allows multiple advances
not to exceed $3.0 million, based on eligible accounts receivable, and incurs interest at the rate
of prime plus 0.25%, but not less than 4.0%. The bank financing facilities are secured by the
assets of ASO, including accounts receivable, and require us to comply with designated covenants.
The balance of the $7.0 million term loan at March 31, 2011 was $6.9 million and there was no
outstanding balance on the revolving credit facility at March 31, 2011.

The legacy term note outstanding in October 2010 of $3.3 million was paid in full upon entering
into the new financing facility. The legacy term note and credit
financing facility were closed as of October 2010.

The Company was in compliance with all covenants as of March 31, 2011.

Senior Convertible Notes. The $5.1 million of Senior Convertible Notes were retired in October
2010. The company paid the $5.1 million of principal, plus accrued interest of $0.1 million, on the
Senior Convertible Notes at the scheduled maturity.

Income Taxes

The Company accounts for income
taxes under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized
for the expected tax consequences of temporary differences between the tax bases of assets and
liabilities and their reported amounts. Valuation allowances are established, when necessary,
to reduce deferred tax assets to amounts that are more likely than not to be realized. As of
March 31, 2011, the Company has established a full valuation allowance against all of its
net deferred tax assets.

FASB ASC 740, Income Taxes
(FASB ASC 740) addresses the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an entitys
financial statements and prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for
financial statement disclosure of tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return.
The Company had no liability for unrecognized tax benefits at March 31, 2011 or June 30,
2010.

For the three and nine months
ended March 31, 2011 and 2010, the Companys effective tax rate differed from the
federal statutory rate of 35%, primarily due to recording changes to the valuation allowance
placed against its net deferred tax assets.

The Company files income tax returns
in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and in various states. Due to the Companys loss carryover
position, it is subject to U.S. federal and state income tax examination adjustments to its
carryover benefits generated after 1999.

Currently, the Company is under examination by the Internal Revenue Service for our 2009 tax year.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

We do not have any significant off-balance sheet arrangements that have, or are reasonably likely
to have, a current or future material effect on our financial condition, revenues or expenses,
results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources.

We have no material changes to the disclosure made on this matter in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 4.

CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES

(a) Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

We maintain disclosure controls and procedures, as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (Exchange Act), which are designed to ensure that information
required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is
recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities
and Exchange Commissions rules and forms and that such information is accumulated and communicated
to our management, including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as
appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure. We carried out an evaluation,
under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive
Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our
disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this Quarterly Report.
Based on the evaluation and criteria of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief
Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures
were effective.

(b) Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection
with the evaluation required by Exchange Act Rule 13a-15(d) during the quarter ended March 31,
2011 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal
control over financial reporting.

PART II: OTHER INFORMATION

ITEM 1.

LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

Currently, the Company is not a party to any material pending legal proceedings, which in
managements opinion, would have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, or
results of operation.

ITEM 1A.

RISK FACTORS

There have been no material changes in the risk factors described in our 2010 Annual Report on Form 10-K.

ITEM 2.

UNREGISTERED SALES OF EQUITY SECURITIES AND USE OF PROCEEDS

During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, we did not issue any unregistered securities or repurchase
any of our securities.

ITEM 3.

DEFAULTS UPON SENIOR SECURITIES

During the quarter ended March 31, 2011, we did not have any defaults upon our senior securities.

On April 20, 2011, Astrotech convened its annual meeting of
shareholders pursuant to notice duly given at the Companys headquarters located in Austin, Texas.
The matters voted upon at the meeting and the results of such voting are set forth below:

1)

To elect six directors to the Board of Directors of the Company to serve for the respective
terms prescribed by the Companys bylaws. All director nominees were duly elected.

Ratification of the appointment of Ernst & Young, LLP as independent registered public
accountants for the Companys fiscal year ending June 30, 2011. This proposal was approved.

3)

To approve the Astrotech Corporation 2011 Stock Incentive Plan. This proposal was
approved.

4)

To approve the Companys reincorporation from Washington state to Delaware. This proposal
was approved.

Although the Company obtained approval from the holders of the required number of shares to
approve the reincorporation, the holders of certain shares have asserted dissenters rights
under Washington law. If the reincorporation is effected, the Company may be required to pay
these dissenting shareholders the fair value of their shares. In light of this, the Board of
Directors of the Company has determined that, unless the assertion of dissenters rights is
withdrawn, the reincorporation should not be effected at this time.

ITEM 5.

OTHER INFORMATION

Not applicable.

ITEM 6.

EXHIBITS

The following exhibits are filed herewith:

Exhibit No.

Description

31.1

Certification of Chief Executive Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

31.2

Certification of Chief Financial Officer pursuant to Rule 13a-14(a) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

32

Certification pursuant to Rule 13a-14(b) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934.